Grass Skippers: Salt Marsh Skipper Panoquina panoquin
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.19" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Salt & brackish marshes |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | June & late-August to September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Salt grass (suspected) |
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Kent County, MD. August 30, 2013
Ventral view of a Salt Marsh Skipper on one of its favorite nectar sources, Salt Marsh Fleabane. Note the prominent white streak on the hindwing. Also of note are the veins on the hindwing.
St. Mary's County, MD. September 11, 2013
Kent County, MD. August 30, 2013
Upperside view.
Kent County, MD. June 22, 2014